This bill enacts a new provision in Louisiana law that establishes an additional court fee for criminal cases in St. Mary Parish. Specifically, it mandates that a fee ranging from five to ten dollars be imposed on every defendant who is convicted after trial or pleads guilty in all courts within the parish. The revenue generated from this fee is designated solely for the operational costs of the coroner's office in St. Mary Parish.

Furthermore, the implementation of this fee is contingent upon the approval of the Judicial Council, which must confirm that the proposed court costs align with applicable guidelines before they can be imposed or collected. This ensures that the fee structure is reviewed and sanctioned by the appropriate judicial authority before taking effect.